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Bankson Lake

V067-6 · #01535D · LRV 6.5 · cool blue-green tone

V067-6 · #01535D · LRV 6.5 — cool blue-green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.

Bankson LakeValspar · V067-6
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Bankson Lake
VALSPAR · V067-6 · #01535D
Brand · codeValsparV067-6 · all Valspar teals
LRV6.5Very dark — reads black in most rooms.
Undertonecool blue-green tone
FamilyTeal
Hex · RGB · HSL#01535D · 1, 83, 93 · 187°, 98%, 18%Display values from the brand. Match it at another brand
Sheen we recommendEggshell on walls · satin on trim and cabinetsWhich sheen where, explained
Where it sits, light to dark
  1. 1Bankson Lake6.5
  2. 2Hidden Gem14
  3. 3Van Courtland Blue31
Undertone and depth

What Color Is Bankson Lake, Really?

Bankson Lake reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Valspar V067-6 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.

Room by room

Best Rooms and Uses for Bankson Lake

Bankson Lake earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.

Light by light

How Lighting Changes Bankson Lake

At LRV 6.5, Bankson Lake is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.

Test it in your light, not a showroom's

Most complaints about Bankson Lake are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.

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Need It From Another Brand?

Any paint counter can custom-tint Valspar V067-6 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.

Same deck, next chip over

Similar Valspar Colors

The nearest shades to Bankson Lake within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

Contrast, for text and signage
Black text on Bankson Lake · 2.4 : 1 · fails for textWhite text on Bankson Lake · 8.8 : 1 · passes AA and AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #01535D in HSL space. Pair Bankson Lake with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#01535D + #5D0B01
TRIADIC
#01535D · #5D0153 · #535D01
ANALOGOUS
#015D39 · #01535D · #01255D

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